I've Lost 94 lbs, but not the skin...

pinkobsession
pinkobsession Posts: 38 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey MFP Community!

I've been a member on here for quite some time and this has been one of the most useful tools along my weight loss journey.
Over the past 2 years I have lost 94lbs with trying so many variations of just plain and simple diet and exercise.
I started out at a small gym weighing 269 lbs at the age of 22.
I have been over 200lbs since grade 5.

I hit the gym hard, this was my goal and I was going to stick with it!
I did cardio 3-5 times a week and quickly dropped 60lbs in 6 months through cardio only.

A long hiatus from the gym lasted about a year and a bit, but I managed to maintain my weight.
Starting back up after a devestating break-up, this fuled my fire. I have managed to lose 94 total pounds now.
I recently did Jamie Eason's Live Fit trainer ans had great results. I lost 21lbs and 19 inches.

I am very comfortable with weights now and prefer strength training and dread cardio at first.

Since I have been over weight for virtually my whole life, I have a lot of excess skin. I've read that this is not skin, it is rather fat deposits. But, looking at my body and not seeing the 94lb accomplishment, I see skin, dragging and drooping.

I have been working on this for 2 years. Although only incorperating strength trainning in the last 4 months on a regular and regimented schedule. I cannot afford cosmetic surgery, is there any tips you'd like to share with me? More time and toning?

Just when I compare myself to other girls whom have the same weight, or story as me I see so much extra skin on myself!
Thanks in advance!

Replies

  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    From everything I've heard just keep hitting the weights. It'll take time though.

    GREAT Job on the 94lbs - that is fantastic!!
  • klm888
    klm888 Posts: 15
    It has only been a couple of months that you have been working with weights, so give yourself time. Keep lifting, moisturize daily, drink plenty of water and be patient. Fortunately, you are young so you should see some decent results. You should really be very proud of yourself!!
  • allen_ac
    allen_ac Posts: 64 Member
    Build up whatever muscle you can. Loose skin is to be expected from a dramatic weight loss, you'll have to be just very patient with it if you don't want to opt in for surgery / can't afford it, let your body slowly adapt, as it didn't have enough time before because you were too busy getting wicked results! Don't let it discourage you, you'll be fine in due time. Keep your head up! amazing work

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